Mesita | Martinborough

Mesita is a new-ish wine bar and restaurant just off the main square in Martinborough. With a great selection of wines and Mexican inspired cocktails and food, it was a great hit for us. Mesita is tucked in and away from the main hustle and bustle. You enter the unassuming restaurant to a typical-restaurant fit-out. … Read more

Shepherd Restaurant | Wellington

Shepherd Restaurant | Wellington, New Zealand.  Love brunch? Me too. Shepherd Restaurant in Wellington is fairly well known, but I didn’t know that their brunch was epic as well. I kicked off with a Bloody Mary. Perfectly spicy and delicious. A celery stick and salted rim would have been next level – but I will … Read more

Pio Pio Restaurant | Milford Sound

We recently stayed at Milford Sound Lodge and took the opportunity to dine at Pio Pio Restaurant, their onsite dining option. Milford Sound Lodge is set in pristine New Zealand wilderness and their menu reflects their commitment to the local area, with Kiwi fare and locally sourced products used wherever possible. If you’re staying at … Read more

Hikari Sushi – best ramen in Queenstown

Hikari Sushi is my favorite spot for ramen in Queenstown, hands down. There’s not much better than when it’s freezing cold outside, heading inside to slurp over a hot bowl of steaming noodles. Especially after a big day exploring around in the snow. I ordered the spicy tonkonsu ramen, I love a bit of spice. What … Read more

Francesca’s Pizzeria | Point Chevalier Auckland

I often stay with friends in Point Chevalier in Auckland and we finally made it to Francesca’s Pizzeria. This spot is known for its authentic Neapolitan pizza and every time I drive past there is a queue outside. Our visit was no different. We put in our order and walked up the road to enjoy … Read more

Ciao Papi | Italian time, not fare

I was really looking forward to some delicious Italian at Ciao Papi on Sunday with some fab views of the Brisbane River. The latter were abundant, but the former was not. We arrived at 2.40 – fairly late for lunch. Although there were plenty of staff, I had to signal one out to have a … Read more

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